Mattress disinfection is an important part of any hospital’s infection control program. But the harsh chemicals that are used can damage the mattress over time. Follow these tips to get the most out of your stretcher mattresses. 1. FOLLOW THE...

Your mattresses get a lot of use and abuse — especially stretcher mattresses that are moved from department to department many times each day. As mattresses get worn out, there may be holes and tears in the fabric that allow blood or other bodily fluids to enter the...

Stretcher mattresses can be made out of many different materials, each with different capabilities and price points. Here are four types of mattress cover materials and the positives and negatives for each to help you in deciding which one is right for...

“Patients reported that brighter lighting during daylight hours felt pleasant and healthy, and lower light levels at night (dimmer, but not dark) replaced anxiety with calm and engendered a feeling of security.” * Numerous studies like the one quoted here have shown...

As designers and manufacturers of innovative medical communication technologies, Curbell understands both the challenges and critical importance of communication between caregivers and patients. Lack of communication can lead to a range of potentially fatal hazards....

How many times have patients disregarded caregiver instructions and refused to request assistance when attempting to leave their hospital beds? How many times have caregivers and the family members of patients struggled with this refusal? Even those patients presumed...

The hospital room is a transformative place. It’s a place few want to be – it implies sickness, or aging, or procedure. It’s synonymous with tragedy. Mostly, it’s reactive. It’s where you go “when.” When you’re sick, hurt, or both. The very notion of triage — a...

In the old days, both celebrities and business tycoons would “check” themselves into the best hospitals to relax and replenish themselves from the stress of their hectic lives. The news channels would feature a story about Zsa Zsa or Liz being admitted to...